Follow Jesus, not religion

Don’t let religion get in the way of knowing Jesus.

God doesn’t tell us to be religious. Jesus tells us to “Follow Me” repeatedly. Consider:

“Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.” Luke 18:22

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” John 10:27-28

He warns against those trusting in their good works and religion. Some will trust their religion and be rejected, because it has never been and will never be about anything but trusting in the Lord. Consider:

“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Matthew 7:21-23

SO if you’re following religion, stop it!

Follow Jesus and be saved.

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:9-13

Only JESUS saves. Do you know Jesus? Does He know you? You must allow Jesus into your heart. You can know all about Jesus and not be saved. Are you trusting in Jesus? If you’re unsure, let’s talk privately and I’d be happy to help you on your journey to meet the Lord Jesus. He can and will forgive you for your sins and wash you white as snow. He will secure your eternal future today if you simply believe in Him, repent of your sins and ask Him to be your Lord and Savior. Oh how I pray you will do it today.